A Traditional Midwifery Secret for Women's Health
Herbal remedies have been used to nourish and heal people across all cultures for all recorded time. This is nature's medicine, gifted to us from the seeds and soil of Mother Earth & and the rays of Father Sun.
There are many different herbs and uses, but I think a great place to start for overall wellness is a cup of Nora :)
Nora is a blend of four powerful herbs- Nettle leaf, Oatstraw, Red Raspberry leaf and Alfalfa- all of which have great benefits.
Nettle: contains minerals iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium and copper, as well as vitamin A, C, K, B, chlorophyll and beta carotene; balances blood sugar, improves blood flow, and prevents postpartum hemorrhage and supports normal lactation for the mamas.
Oatstraw: supports the nervous system, contains iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D and E; nourishes the thyroid & aids in hormone cycling, provides long lasting energy
Red Raspberry: a uterine tonic for healthy menstruation (and labor/postpartum), may ease pain from cramps, include vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3 as well as vitamins C and E, manganese, niacin, selenium, magnesium, calcium and iron,
Alfalfa: promotes healthy blood building, supports digestion, balances blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, can lessen inflammation and pain
You can put 2-3 teaspoons of loose herb in a tea bag or steeper and drink a cup of Nora tea... OR... I want to share with you what I believe may be one of the best kept women's wellness secrets- herbal infusions! (I'm sipping on a Nora infusion as I type this!)
"An infusion is a large amount of herb brewed for a long time. Typically, one ounce by weight (about a cup by volume) of dried herb is placed in a quart jar which is then filled to the top with boiling water, tightly lidded and allowed to steep for 4-10 hours. After straining, a cup or more is consumed, and the remainder chilled to slow spoilage. Drinking 2-4 cups a day is usual. Since the minerals and other phytochemicals in nourishing herbs are made more accessible by drying, dried herbs are considered best for infusions.. I make my infusions at night before I go to bed and they are ready in the morning. I put my herb in my jar and my water in the pot, and the pot on the fire, then brush my teeth (or sweep the floor) until the kettle whistles. I pour the boiling water up to the rim of the jar, screw on a tight lid, turn off the stove and the light, and go to bed. In the morning, I strain the plant material out, squeezing it well, and drink the liquid. I prefer it iced, unless the morning is frosty.
I drink the quart of infusion within 36 hours or until it spoils. Then I use it to water my house plants, or pour it over my hair after washing as a final rinse which can be left on." -Susun Weed
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